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P156 APL

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,187 mi
Last recorded37,187 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 APL
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 37,187 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 37,187 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 36,739 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 36,737 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,907 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 35,902 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,274 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 35,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,540 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,308 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB?

Based on 76,532 MOT tests across 9,760 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,760
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,445
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,370
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,260
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,041
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P156 APL is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 101,429 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,642 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P156 APL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P156 APL registered?

P156 APL is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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